Generation Red by Alexander Attea

FULL LENGTH: Erica, Alan, Denver, and Trish are the first four people to be born on Mars. They are waiting to find out if they've passed "The Test," which would allow them to go outside for the first time in their lives. To pass the time, they play a game creating scenes that imagine what life on Earth would be like. As control of the game jumps from person to person, questions are raised about...
FULL LENGTH: Erica, Alan, Denver, and Trish are the first four people to be born on Mars. They are waiting to find out if they've passed "The Test," which would allow them to go outside for the first time in their lives. To pass the time, they play a game creating scenes that imagine what life on Earth would be like. As control of the game jumps from person to person, questions are raised about the truths and fictions in their own lives on Mars. Before long, it becomes apparent that the outside world isn't as simple as they've imagined.
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Generation Red

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  • Shaun Leisher:
    14 Jul. 2021
    “ A wildly imaginative play about the future that touches on so much we deal with today. Loved the way escapism is looked at and used to hide truths from these characters both from their parents and themselves. I can't wait to see this fully produced. ”
  • Nick Malakhow:
    28 Mar. 2021
    “ Utz has created a rich speculative reality whose details are slowly revealed to us throughout the course of the play without ever slipping into unnecessary exposition. The examination of storytelling, friendship, coming of age, and the tension between following preexisting paths vs forging one's own unique journey is complex and comprehensive. I enjoyed the use of storytelling and genre archetypes to engage with conversations about social and cultural evolution. ”
  • DC Cathro:
    4 Jul. 2020
    “ A future story told with retro references about pop culture on a planet without any. Fascinating and fun, but the thrills start coming fast as the play rolls on. Imaginative and intriguing premise Intricate relationships, real and imagined, play out in this sci-fi mystery. Amazing roles and design opportunities. ”

Character Information

  • ERICA
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • ALAN
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary
  • TRISH
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • DENVER
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any race/ethnicity
    • Gender: 
      Male, Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Otherworld Theatre
    ,
    2019
  • Reading
    ,
    Benchmark Theatre
    ,
    2019

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Otherworld Theatre
    ,
    2020